ROCHESTER/WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC-TV) -- The last Honor Flight scheduled to be flown from the Rochester area was a resounding success in the nation's capital, with a full day of activities for the 119 World War II veterans taking part.

One of the emotional highlights of the day was the time spent at the World War II Memorial in Washington; because of the cost of traveling and health challenges, many of these men and women have never had the chance to see the monument built in their honor. Some were in frail health, and used wheelchairs on the journey.

The group and their escort-guardians returned to Rochester International Airport at 9:40 p.m. to a large crowd of family, friends and supporters thanking them for their personal contributions to our nation's freedom. During the welcome home ceremony, one of the Honor Flight leaders announced that 1,032 veterans have now taken part in the very public "thank you" campaign that began in Rochester in the spring of 2008.

Watch for an update on the homecoming on KTTC NewsCenter at 5 and 10 p.m. on Sunday. We're grateful to one of the guardians, Bonnie McGoon, for sharing photos of their day in the Washington area.

A crisis response counseling program begins Monday at Hayfield Schools, after a 10-year-old boy died at his home unexpectedly Sunday morning. Just before 11:30 a.m., the Dodge County Sheriff's office responded to a report of a young male, found in bed unresponsive with CPR in progress. Hayfield Fire and Ambulance rushed to the scene. Lifesaving efforts were not successful. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The Olmsted County Medical Examiner's office ...

A crisis response counseling program begins Monday at Hayfield Schools, after a 10-year-old boy died at his home unexpectedly Sunday morning. Just before 11:30 a.m., the Dodge County Sheriff's office responded to a report of a young male, found in bed unresponsive with CPR in progress. Hayfield Fire and Ambulance rushed to the scene. Lifesaving efforts were not successful. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The Olmsted County Medical Examiner's office ...

Rochester police say a man was "definitely under the influence of alcohol" when he allegedly stabbed two neighbors to death at a Salvation Army apartment building. Glenn Johnson, 53, was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night at Castleview Apartments as police say he tried to flee from a rear stairway. He was being held Sunday on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.

Rochester police say a man was "definitely under the influence of alcohol" when he allegedly stabbed two neighbors to death at a Salvation Army apartment building. Glenn Johnson, 53, was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night at Castleview Apartments as police say he tried to flee from a rear stairway. He was being held Sunday on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.

A Hayfield mother is preparing to bury her 10-year-old son after he didn't wake up Sunday morning. Megan Reid is trying to understand how her seemingly healthy son died in his sleep. "You think you have a healthy kid, never see any signs, and next thing you know he's gone," she said.

A Hayfield mother is preparing to bury her 10-year-old son after he didn't wake up Sunday morning. Megan Reid is trying to understand how her seemingly healthy son died in his sleep. "You think you have a healthy kid, never see any signs, and next thing you know he's gone," she said.